Gideon Mawere Onyango

Special Needs Educator | Functional & Educational Assessment Specialist

Special Needs Educator and Functional & Educational Assessment Specialist with a Bachelor of Education in Special Needs Education, specialised in Emotional and Behavioural Disorders. Experienced in supporting learners with autism and other SEND through assessment, individualized programming, behaviour support, and progress monitoring. Currently seeking to apply my expertise in educational assessment and support to improve learner outcomes.

Nairobi, Kenya
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Special Needs Educator & Educational Support Specialist
Brightpath Autism Academy – Kugeria, Kiambu Road
Jan 2026 — Present
  • Provide specialised educational, assessment and learner-support services to children with autism and related neurodevelopmental and special educational needs
  • Conduct functional and educational assessments to identify learners' strengths, abilities, educational needs and areas requiring targeted support
  • Design, implement and review Individualised Education Programmes (IEPs) based on assessment findings, learner profiles and educational goals
  • Develop and administer authentic, task-based assessments to evaluate learners' acquisition and functional application of skills in meaningful educational contexts
  • Develop and monitor Behaviour Intervention Plans (BIPs) for learners requiring targeted behavioural support
  • Prepare comprehensive learner progress reports, communicating assessment findings, progress and recommendations to parents and caregivers.
  • Collaborate with occupational therapists and speech and language therapists to incorporate multidisciplinary recommendations into learners' educational programmes.
  • Develop practical classroom strategies and interventions informed by learner assessment data.
  • Support teachers and education staff in implementing effective instructional, behavioural and learner-support strategies.
  • Participate in parent and staff capacity-building sessions covering autism, learner development, behaviour support, inclusive education and effective teaching practices.
Professional Member | Assessment & Training Contributor
Special Education Professionals (SEP) Kenya
Apr 2022 — Present
  • Active professional member involved in special education assessment, training, consultancy and professional development initiatives.
  • Participate in professional activities involving Functional & Educational Assessment of learners with special educational needs and disabilities.
  • Contribute to assessment-related projects, professional consultations and case discussions.
  • Support capacity-building programmes for parents, teachers and students.
  • Facilitate training sessions on special needs education, learner development, inclusive education and learner support.
  • Participate in professional consultancy assignments and special education initiatives.
  • Contribute to the development and delivery of professional training programmes.
  • Served as Members' Representative and currently serve as the elected Secretary of SEP Kenya, supporting professional coordination and organisational activities.
Assessment Officer – Locum
Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE)
Mar 2025 — Jun 2025
  • Conducted and supported functional and educational assessments for learners with special educational needs and disabilities
  • Supported assessment processes from information gathering and learner observation through assessment, interpretation and formulation of educational recommendations
  • Worked collaboratively with assessment professionals in managing assigned learner cases
  • Supported the timely completion, documentation and follow-up of assessment cases
  • Participated in assessment-related consultations and professional case discussions
  • Contributed to educational recommendations and intervention strategies aligned with individual learner needs.
  • Maintained appropriate professional standards when handling sensitive learner and family information.
Assessment Volunteer
National Psychoeducational Assessment & Resource Centre – KISE
2023 — 2024
  • Participated in functional and educational assessment activities under the guidance of the assessment team
  • Gathered relevant learner, educational and developmental information to support assessment processes
  • Participated in learner observation and assessment procedures
  • Contributed to the interpretation and professional discussion of assessment findings
  • Supported the development of educational recommendations and learner-support strategies
Assessment Volunteer
School Holiday Engagements
2023 — 2024
  • Supported assessment activities during school holiday periods, gaining practical experience in the assessment of learners with special educational needs and disabilities, including learners with autism.
  • Participated in functional and educational assessment activities under the guidance of the assessment team.
  • Gathered relevant learner, educational and developmental information to support assessment processes.
  • Participated in learner observation and assessment procedures.
  • Contributed to the interpretation and professional discussion of assessment findings.
  • Supported the development of educational recommendations and learner-support strategies.
  • Participated in professional case discussions concerning learner needs, educational placement and appropriate support interventions.
Skills
Functional & Educational AssessmentSpecial Needs EducationAutism EducationIndividualised Education Programmes (IEPs)Behaviour Intervention Plans (BIPs)Task-Based & Authentic AssessmentLearner ObservationProgress MonitoringEducational RecommendationsInclusive EducationTraining FacilitationMultidisciplinary CollaborationEducational LeadershipAutism Education & SupportLearner Observation & Progress MonitoringEducational Recommendations & Intervention PlanningInclusive Education & Classroom SupportParent & Teacher Capacity BuildingTraining Facilitation & Training of TrainersLearner Progress ReportingProfessional ConsultancyEducational Leadership & ManagementBehaviour Support Strategies
Education
Diploma
Kenya Education Management Institute (KEMI)
Certificate
Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE)
Bachelor of Education, Special Needs Education
Moi University
2014 — 2019Upper Second Class Honours
Certifications
Training of Trainers
Kenya Education Management Institute (KEMI)
2026
Google Generative AI for Educators
2025
Training of Trainers
Special Education Professionals (SEP) Kenya
2024
CBC Stage-Based Curriculum Training
Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD)
2019
Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Registered Teacher
Teachers Service Commission (TSC)
Licensed Trainer – Special Needs Education
Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA)
TVETA/T2619263
Registered Teacher
Teachers Service Commission (TSC)
Languages
English
Fluent
Professional Membership
Special Education Professionals (SEP) Kenya
Apr 2022 – Present

Full Member involved in assessment, training, consultancy, capacity building and professional development activities.

Professional Leadership
Secretary – Special Education Professionals (SEP) Kenya

Current Elected Position providing professional and organisational leadership while supporting coordination of SEP Kenya activities and member engagement

Former Members' Representative – Special Education Professionals (SEP) Kenya

Represented members' interests and contributed to professional association activities and engagement

Professional Registration & Licensing
Teachers Service Commission (TSC)
Registered Teacher | TSC No. 907264
Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA)
Licensed Trainer – Special Needs Education | License No. TVETA/T2619263
References
Susan Wangari
Assessment Officer, Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE)

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Brenda Kawira
School Director, Brightpath Autism Academy, Kugeria, Kiambu Road

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Karolien Remerrie
Director, Special Education Professionals (SEP) Kenya

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References available upon request.
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